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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.13, 12,061.04 and 3,881.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.13, 12,061.04 and 3,881.07 is: 5,820.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.13 : 12,061.04 = 3,881.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.13/12,061.04 = 3,881.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.13x = 12,061.04 × 3,881.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.13x = 46,809,721.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,809,721.11/8,042.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,820.56

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